Mine are still fairly new - only had for about 4-5 months. But my experience is that when they first turn on, they are very white with a blueish hue, but quickly become yellow with a green tint around the cutoff line. I wish they looked like they did when they first turn on all the time. Don't really care for the yellow and greenish hue.
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Mine are still fairly new - only had for about 4-5 months. But my experience is that when they first turn on, they are very white with a blueish hue, but quickly become yellow with a green tint around the cutoff line. I wish they looked like they did when they first turn on all the time. Don't really care for the yellow and greenish hue.
You should have gone with 5000k or 6000k color temp. OEM bulbs or OEM re-based bulbs only come in ~4300K. If you want that blueish cut off line, you can retro fit HID projector lenses. I am unsure what lenses are used nowadays for retrofits, but back when I had a Civic, Honda S2000 lenses produced an awesome blue cut off.
Something about this projector must do something to the color, because I have been perfectly happy with 4300k or OEM bulbs in previous cars. I actually dislike the ones that are too blue. I came from an Audi before I got the 4Runner and it had stock HIDs that were much whiter than the Philips 4300k in the 4Runner. So not all "4300k, OEM" looks the same. On a Tundra before the Audi, I had upgraded my reflector headlights to HID. Started out with 5000k, hated how blue they were, and went to a 4500k and still thought they were too blue. So the way this 4Runner projects the Philips 4300k bulbs has been contrary to my previous experiences.
I also lowered my cutoff line quite a bit. I was blinding people in cars in front of me when I first got these, so lowered the aim downward a lot. Maybe too much, I have been meaning to tweak it upwards slightly. I remember one person on here said if they are aimed too low, the cutoff line starts to get discolored. So maybe there is something to that as well?
[MENTION=12905]XenonDepot[/MENTION] Thank you for the quality product and service.. I recently got my 4300k HID and installed while at work since it wasn't a hard job to do anyways.. I love the end result.. I would have gone a little higher 5000k but knowing the light output wouldn't been ideal and just to have the cool factor isn't going to cut it with it.. Will be purchasing the DRL/Hi soon and might go LED with that..
In my experience with HIDs, almost all OEM bulbs look the same. When I say the same, I mean before they are put into any headlight housings. Some OEM bulbs may appear brighter than others but the color is the same. The light gamma might be different but you don't see any difference unless the light is being refracted or reflected. When you start to see different colors, it is from refraction (or reflected) of the light through the lens.
There are hardly any cars that use OEM reflector housing in HIDs. Nissan Altima had a reflector housing many years ago for HIDs. Reflector housings use D1R bulbs which has parts of the tube covered to prevent glare.
If you want the light to look more blueish you should look into retro fitting and then finding the lens that refracts to the color you want.
kevinmai712
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I remember when my old Acura TSX got into a wreck, and the repair shop fixed and replace both headlights. I notice that one side was more white/blue while the other side was white/yellow. After noticing that I pulled both bulbs out, turns out one bulb was from Philips while the other was Orsam, same ballast though. Even tho both bulbs are " 4300K " they both are actually different.
XenonDepot
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To be honest, you wouldn't have lost much light output by going with 5000K (3200 vs 3000 lumens) but either way good choice! Enjoy the lights
Danny
To be honest, you wouldn't have lost much light output by going with 5000K (3200 vs 3000 lumens) but either way good choice! Enjoy the lights
Danny
Do you take returns? lol I do like that bluish light.
XenonDepot
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If you are within 30 days and haven't installed the HID bulbs then yes. Alternatively, since we are in Canada it may be cheaper to just buy the HID bulbs you want.
Because the difference is so small, we're talking millimeters then may not be an issue.
Danny
Cozen89
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Incredibly useful thread. I read through the entire thing. Wish I saw this before I placed my order. I ordered 4300 Philips extreme hid kit last weekand should be getting them in 2 days. After reading this I’m thinking 5000k might’ve been a better choice.
Reason is I’m planning to run led halo lights as my DRL’s. What do you think [MENTION=12905]XenonDepot[/MENTION], Which will match the halos better?
XenonDepot
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What's great about the 4300K Philips bulbs is that they color shift to 4700K after 100 hours of usage. Depending on what color your halo rings are then this may be a close match. If not, then you can always purchase the 5000K or 6000K HID bulbs separately for a better match.
Danny
Cozen89
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Ok thanks. Do you also have a led bulb recommendation for my highbeams? I plan on disabling my stock DRL’s and using the halos as my DRL’s so I don’t need the low functionality of the led bulb.
XenonDepot
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Here you go.... 20% off today....
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XenonDepot
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Thanks for helping out [MENTION=145795]Zapper[/MENTION]! [MENTION=201388]Gerh45[/MENTION], were you able to place your order and get the 20% discount?
Danny
My pleasure. I have not placed my order yet. I’m torn between HID and LED.
Question for you Danny.... Does each HID ballist have to be run to the battery or are the daisy chained? Thanks.
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